Lead Cloud Platform Engineer

Bupa · Staines · £74,400 per annum (DOE and location) plus 10% bonus As a Lead Cloud Platform Engineer at Bupa, you'll play a key role in shaping the platforms that support digital services. You'll help build secure, reliable, and scalable cloud solutions that enable teams to deliver high-quality care and support to customers. This is a leadership role where you'll guide technical direction, support colleagues, and influence how we develop and operate cloud platforms. Responsibilities Lead the design, build, and evolution of cloud-based platforms and infrastructure Set technical direction and support best practices for platform engineering Ensure systems are secure, reliable, and scalable Drive automation and continuous improvement of platform services Collaborate with engineering, security, and operations teams Support the delivery of applications by providing robust platform capabilities Monitor performance and respond to incidents to maintain service quality Coach and support other engineers, sharing knowledge and guidance Ensure solutions align with internal standards and regulatory requirements Key Skills/Qualifications needed for this role Strong experience working with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, or GCP) Demonstrated expertise in platform engineering, infrastructure, and automation Experience leading or mentoring engineers Confidence working with deployment, monitoring, and configuration tools Knowledge of scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, or similar) Understanding of security, reliability, and performance in cloud environments Clear communication and ability to work with a range of stakeholders Proactive, solution-focused approach Benefits 25 days holiday, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind Enhanced pension plan and life insurance Onsite gyms or local discounts where no onsite gym available Various other benefits and online discounts